INGOs registration procedure:

1. A formal request by the foreign non-governmental organization to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate of Economic Cooperation or to the Afghan Diplomatic Mission abroad.
2. An official recommendation letter from country of origin.
3. Organization applying for registration and work permit, must fill the form and provide mentioned documents including NGO Bylaws, structure, Organization chart objective in Afghanistan, a list of local and international personnel and List of assets greater than $500.
   All documents should be prepared and translated in one of the two languages (Pashto or Dari) in two copies (One original and one copy) and shall be submitted to the Economic Cooperation Department.
4. After reviewing of the documents (which usually takes two days) of the organization, according to the field of its activities, it will be introduced to the Ministry of Economy or Ministry of Justice for registration and issuance of Work Permit.
   It should be noted that Associations will be introduced to the Ministry of Justice in order to be registered.
5. Following, the procedures, Higher Commission of Evaluation will be conducted by the Directory of Ministry of Economy and with the members from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Finance.
6. Based on the decision of the Higher Evaluation Commission, the NGO will be accepted or rejected based on some rational reasons.
7. At the end, Ministry of Economy through an official letter will let know Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the rejection or acceptance of the NGOs
8. Registered NGO can start its work in their side of activity.

Once obtained the Duty Free Status it is necessary to sign the NGO Registration/MOU with the Government of Afghanistan through Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

http://mfa.gov.af/en/page/6547/foreign-ngo-registration-process

http://mfa.gov.af/Content/files/NGO%20%20law.pdf

• All imports will be cleared from customs on presentation of the following documents - please note that not all of the following documents may be required. 
• Ministry of Finance Duty/Tax Exemption Letter.
• Bill of Lading / WB, non commercial invoice / supplier invoice / Packing List.
• Certificate of Origin and Certificate of Conformity.
• Fumigation Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate and a Plant Import Permit (PIP) (food imports only).
• Rail Consignment Note (RCN - for rail transport).
• Certificate of Manufacture / Expiry Date.
• Fumigation Certificate.

Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing list,

Health and quality certificates, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Fumigation, Phytosanitary Certificate

None

Alcohol, alcoholic beverages, ammunition, animal skin, materials offensive to Islam, pork, pornography, gambling devices. Note: alcoholic drinks are permissible by diplomatic mission with prior permission.     

1. Importation of Telecommunication apparatus comes under the rules and regulation of Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. 
2. Importation of foodstuff is regulated by the Ministry of Public Health. 
3. Importation of Drugs, Medicines comes under the rules and regulation of Ministry of Public Health.
4. Importation of Weapons, Ammo, Military Equipment, Chemical Fertilizers; Ammonium Nitrate, Explosive Materials, are to be regulated by the rules and guidelines of Ministry of Interior Affairs and Ministry of Defence.
5. Importation of Chemical Fertilizers and Animal, Vegetable Products are regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock.
6. Exportation of Minerals and Mines is regulated by Ministry of Mines.
7. Exportation of Wild Animal Membrane/Skins is regulated by the Ministry of Trade and Commerce.
8. Importation of Chemical precursors is regulated by the Ministry of Anti Narcotics.
9. Importation of printed books, magazines, CDs and DVDs are regulated by the Ministry of Information and Culture.
10. Importation of Hydrochloroflorocarbon gases are regulated by the National Directorate of Environmental Protection.